Albany Review notices and local Christmas travel excerpts
The Albany Review carries a collage of local items. Mentions of December and Christmas gatherings unfold with family visits from Lou Sailhammer, Sadie Wild, and relatives from Newton and Garden Plain. Also noted are illnesses, Boils at Buell, and patrons placing spring orders via Stark Bros. Nurs. Rev. C H Duvall travels to Glen Ellyn Illinois for New Year’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Kemmis
Port Byron
Stark Bros. Nurs
C. H. Duvall
Albany and
Zioi M. EF
Glen i
Tuber Culosis Clinic in Sterling City Hall Jan 7
Whiteside County Sanatorium Board holds regular tuberculosis clinic in G A R rooms City Hall Sterling Tuesday January 7 from a m to p m Dr George J Palmer of Spring Ties conducts examinations Notify county nurse Miss Kirk at Sterling if you wish to be examined Mr and Mrs William Reynolds Cordova district entertained children and grandchildren last Wednesday Guests included Mr and Mrs Lee Reynolds Gardenplain township and Mr and Mrs Everett Bee and Tan ily of Newton Also Mr and Mrs P L Dice enjoy vacation with daughters Evelyn Dice a Raritan Illinois teacher and Iola Dice a student at Augustana College Rock Island
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whiteside County Sanatorium Board
City Hall
Sterling
George J. Palmer
Spring Ties
Miss Kirk
William Reynolds
Cordova District
Lee Reynolds
Gardenplain Township
Everett Bee and
Tanily
Newton
P. L. Dice
Evelyn Dice
Raritan
Illinois
Iola Dice
Augustana College
Rock Island
Sund Visitors At Reinecker Home
Mr and Mrs Pape and Miss Pape of Thomson and their guest Mrs Wm Shelly of Savanna were Sund visitors in the home of Mr and Mrs Reinecker Mrs Shelly a former Albany township resident stayed longer with her former neighbors.
Youngest Angese son Tad ill since August in East Moline
Donald Angese, youngest child of Mr and Mrs Raymond Angese, has hip pain and illness since last August. His condition remains slow to mend as doctors in East Moline attempt to help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald
Raymond Angese
Anglese
East Moline
BR. Donahue
Gale not well after fall at work in Gardenplain
M H Gale who was badly injured in a fall on a Gardenplain township barn last May remains poorly this week. He is at home, confined to his couch, as Delia Gale plans a New Year visit after a busy season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. H. Gale
Gardenplain Township
Jane Lamb
Fheir Kane
Delia Gale
Lay New Floor In Home By Snyder Family
Miss Minnie Snyder and her brother Earl are improving their home by laying new hard wood floors. Earl handles the work and the project should finish well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Snyder
Earl
Enjoy Visit With Relatives in Rock Island
Mr and Mrs George Huggins spent Christmas in Rock Island sharing a four o clock dinner at the home of Mr and Mrs Charles Short. They visited Mr and Mrs George Short and Mr and Mrs Earl Huggins. Earl was home from Milwaukee for a two week holiday from his radio school. Mrs Huggins intended to join a trip to Nelson and Dixon, but their daughter Mabel came down with mumps and she returned home Saturday evening by train after a pleasant visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Huggins
Rock Island
Charles Short
George Short
Earl Huggins
Earl
Milwaukee
Geo Huggins
Leaves for Milwaukee Bl McBride joins Milwaukee firm
Mr and Mrs Charles George and Mrs H A Newcomer prepare to move to Milwaukee where Charles will join McBride Products Company. The Albany community bids farewell with best wishes for happiness and prosperity as Mrs Newcomer plans to return home early next year. The Dolan family associate spoke of Charles long connected with the E J Dolan business house and Theodosia will be missed by local social and church circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BL. McBride
Milwaukee
Wisc
Charles George
H. A. Newcomer
George
Albany
Newcomer
Charles
E. J. Dolan
Theodosia
McBride Products Company
Rowland Family Spends Holidays in Denver
Mr and Mrs William E Rowland departed Tuesday for Denver Colorado to join their son and daughter Mr and Mrs Raymond Rowland who went there last fall for a new climate for the latter health Evelyn Senior before marriage is now Mrs Rowland and her health is steadily improving which pleases friends The visit is described as a fine one for Mr and Mrs W B Rowland and will be greatly enjoyed
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William E. Rowland
Denver
Colo
Raymond Rowland
Rowland
Evelyn Senior
W. B. Rowland
Our School in Recess Ends Early
The text notes grades and high school suspended sessions last Tuesday week, with recess continuing until January 11. Teachers and students will enjoy the rest.
Birth announced for son of Mr and Mrs Kem Morthland Rock Island
Albany relatives welcomed news of a son born to Mr and Mrs Kem Morthland of Rock Island. Two sisters Doris and Phyllis greet the newborn along with proud parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kemmuel Morthland
Rock Island
Albany
Kem Morthland
Doris
Phyllis
Son of former Albany boy dies in auto accident
Sincere sympathy is extended to the bereaved parents and relatives of Robert Edward Sullivan the only son of Mr and Mrs Doney Sullivan of Fulton who met his fate before an automobile recently. The father was a former Albany boy and all relatives are well known in this vicinity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Robert Edward Sullivan
Doney Sullivan
Fulton
Christmas Dinner of 1777 Washington at Gracious Table
A Christmas dinner in 1777 described by Mrs. Edith Irwin Hobart portrays George Washington seated with Marquis de La Fayette, John Paterson, and others as snow falls in a bleak valley. Food is scarce with little meat, bread, or milk. knives and spoons scarce after the Brandywine. Prices show mutton 15c/lb, butter $1/lb, turkeys $1.50, geese $1.25 each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington
Washington
Rerief
Edith Irwin Hobart
So‘ciety
Brandywine
Germantown
Unien
John Fitzgerald
Alexander Hamilton
Richard Kidder Mead
Peter Presley Thornton
John Laurens
Tench Tilghmann
Calef Gibbs
George Lewis
Europe
Supreme Court
the Treasury
Ash
Valley Forges
Gibbs
Former Albany Boy and Bride Visit in Morrison
Mr and Mrs Donald Simpson newlyweds from Ogden Utah spend the holidays with his parents Dr and Mrs Phillip H Simpson and his grandparents Dr and Mrs R E Robinson in Morrison. They called on Albany friends Friday with Dr Robinson and Mrs Mary Robinson nee Robinson. Dr Robinson greeted many Albany friends during the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Simpson
Ogsden
Utah
Phillip H. Simpson
R. E.robinson
Morrison
Dr. Robinson
P. H. Simpson
Mary Robinson
Albany
Beekens Visit Fulton Relatives for New Year Cheer
Out of town for holidays Mr and Mrs Charles Beeken and son Harold stayed with Mr and Mrs Harold Murphy of Fulton. Mrs Murphy's parents Mr and Mrs E Hardy and Mrs Susan Murphy and Harold's mother were also present. The Beekens extended New Year hospitalities to a group of relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Beeken
Harold
Harold Murphy
Fulton
Davenport Bishop Morrison Killed in Auto Crash
Right Rev Theodore Nevin Morrison D D, head of Iowa Episcopal Diocese, died Friday evening after being struck by a car driven by Miss Margaret Vols in Davenport Iowa near his home. He served nearly 31 years and was nearing 80. Funeral services were held Tuesday with many officials and friends in attendance. Surviving sons include Theodore N Morrison of Rock Island and his wife Faye Hanna Morrison. Bishop Harry S Longley of Des Moines will succeed as next in rank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Nevin Morrison
D. D
Eleventh and Brady
Davenport
Iowa
Margaret Vols
Morrison
Ile
Theodore N. Morrison
Rock Island
Faye Hanna
the Review
Fannie McCartney
McCartney
Willie Hanna
Harry 8. Longley
Des Moines
Davenport Hosts Dinner Honoring Mosher Family Visit
Mr and Mrs Arthur Spangler entertained at dinner Sunday for friends Mr and Mrs Aden Mosher and their two sons Van and Don who are visiting at the home of the lady's parents Mr and Mrs W C Van Nest Mosher is a manual arts instructor in Davenport schools and is on holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Spangler
Aden Mosher
Van
Don
W.C. van Nest
Mosher
Davenport
Surprised on wedding anniversary by friends
Mr and Mrs Joh Pollard recently celebrated their 86th wedding anniversary and were surprised by a group of friends at supper time They received a supply of oysters which were served afterward and 300 was the diversion of the evening
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joh Pollard
Sprained Arm Sheds Light on Mrs Bradley’s Health
Mrs. Mary Bradley endures a painful arm and shoulder sprain with improvement, while she and Mr. and Mrs. Henry DuVall and Mrs. Ranavolo Snyder hosted Christmas dinner guests Mrs. Eleanor Culbertson and Mrs. Mary Bradley. Miss Johanna Oostenryk of near Albany visited county-seat friends late last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry DuVall
Ranavolo Snyder
Eleanor Culbertson
Mary Bradley
Johanna Oostenryk
Albany
Friends
Holiday gathering at W L Haynes board
A Christmas gathering at the W L Haynes board was affected by scarlet fever quarantine. Guests included Mr and Mrs A Blean, Mrs George Sullivan of Moline, and the Haynes family. Harold Haynes had scarlet fever. others absent or limited by health restrictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Lo Haynes
A. Blean
George Sullivan
Plehen
Harold
Billie
Mr and Mrs E J Daw Dis Pense Joys In Dinner
Mr and Mrs E J Daw hosted a Christmas dinner for near relatives and friends on December 25. Guests included Dr and Mrs S B Dimond, Mr and Mrs A I Olds and their two sons Everett of Chicago and Lawrence, Mr and Mrs R C Dimond. The dinner was enjoyed at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Daw
S. B. Dimond
A. I. Olds
Everett
Chicago
Lawrence
R. C. Dimond
Mrs Harriett Lewis Entertained Sunday Before Christmas
Mrs Harriett Lewis hosted a Christmas hopeful gathering at her Rock Island home on the Sunday before Christmas. Guests included her son and wife Merle Lewis with their son and daughter, Mr and Mrs Homer Hunt of Princeton Iowa, and Mrs Eleanor Culbertson residing with Mrs Lewis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriett Lewis
Merle Lewis
Rock Island
Jana
Homer Hunt
Princecton
Towa
Eleanor Culbertson
Lewis
Albany Relatives Celebrate Christmas in Clinton
Mrs. Lydia Hege and her brother Stacy Byers were Christmas guests in Clinton at the home of Mrs. Edgar Hege and her husband. The visit was hosted by Mrs. Hege's son and daughter in law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia Hege
Stacy Byers
Edgar Hege
Clinton, Towa
Tires and traction trends at Clinton store event
Readable fragments mention tires with traction features and a store in Clinton Iowa. The note references Bryant tires, Gam ble Stores, and product emphasis, but details are unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gamble
Clinton
Iowa
R Traction
Christmas Home Guests Visit Albany Township Family
Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Rennecker hosted Christmas at home with their younger son Reuben, his wife and Laura Marie. They were entertained by Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Rennecker and family at the old homestead in Albany township Dublin district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Rennecker
Reuben
Laura Marie
Clyde Rennecker
Albany Township
Dublin District
Family Christmas Dinner at Bittler Home
Mr and Mrs Albert Bittler hosted a fine family gathering at their home for Christmas dinner The feast featured the traditional Christmas goose Relatives from both sides attended including Mr and Mrs Isaac Burns Mr Harry Bittler and his two sons Orlo and Aletia Bittler from Mt Hope district
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bittler
Albert Bittler
Isaac Burns
Harry Bittler
Orlo
Aletia Bittler
Mt. Hope District
Holiday Festivities At Home Of Mr And Mrs Starbuck
A fragment describes a holiday gathering at the home of Mr and Mrs Starbuck with relatives and friends. Guests include Miss Lois Drury and Masters Burton Jr and Charles, and Mary Ethel is noted for beginning to walk. The evening features radio music and social conversation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Startuck
Christie Cheor
Guldweth
Tis
Mayl Blayauiker
Myre
Burton Drury
Lois Drury
Masters Burton, Jr
Charles
Haby
Mary Ethel
Christmas Festivities At Newton Township Home
Mr and Mrs Harry Rowland of Newton township hosted a Christmas Day dinner at their country home. Guests included Mrs Rowland s nephew and bride Mr and Mrs Donald Simpson of Utah and her niece Ida Simpson now Mrs Virgil Vail and husband of Sterling Illinois. Others present were Dr R E Robinson Mrs Laura n and Mrs PH Sine son of Morrison Illinois Miss Carlotta Simpson Davenport Town and Mrs Sarah Simpson Albany Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry
Rowland
Newton Township
Donald Simpson
0Doa
Utah
Mi Ida Simpson
Virgil Vail
Mgr. Vail
Sterling
Illinois
Olhers
R. E. Robinson
Lauran
PH. Sineson
Morrison, Uinois
Carlotta Simpson
Davenport
Town
Sarah Simpson
Albany, Ilineis
Mr and Mrs Andrew Trent Entertain Relatives
Mr and Mrs Andrew Trent entertained relatives on Wednesday December 2 with a fine dinner. Relatives included Curtland Keeley and son Dickin of Port Byron and N H Smith of near Hillsdale. Mrs G Ewing visited Friday with daughter Mrs Arthur Fray and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Andrew Trent
Curtland Keeley
Little Dickin
Port Byron
N. H. Smith
Hillsdale
Mrs. G. ©. Ewing
Arthur Fray
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Donald Anglese
Foster la
Sutey
Gi Stanes
Ahleo Tiatui Langford
Edie Offive
Publicaticn
Jesuod Mach
Lou Sailhamner
Sadie Wild
Chias
John Wood
Lydi Sailhammer
Minneapolis
Tiger
William Greer
The
Erie High School
J. E. Starbuck
August Behr
Palletts
M Simpson
Lucerenc
Horace Sanders
Edna Treve Gross
Chester Cross
Mr. S. Harris of
Moline
Editress
Martha Hanna
George Curtis
Helen of Mo
QO. L. Rowland
Mary J. Sia
Hanna
Onster
Martha Te
Vernon, Morthland
Cedar Rapids, Ta
William Slaymaker
QO. J. Rowland
Mary Slaymaker
Gail Prederik
Chicasro
M. S. Rosenkrans
Miss Arvills
John Sailhammer
J. 2. Starbuck
Claud
J. B. Starbuck
Suilhammer
Errol Primmer
Savanna
Frank Primmer
Erie
Errol
M” Eity
May L. Jordan
Andrew Dolan
Kenneth
A. D. Carpenter
Spring Hill
A. D. Buell
MR. Gale
Artery J
Iger
OUR School
West Albany
T. N. Morrison
Albany State Bank
John A. Parker
P. T. Harvey
Chas. A. Olds
Srdmddo
Welhin Bay
Gamble Stoves
Geo. W. Ivey & Sons
Mit
Carroll
W. FE. Wood
AlBanth
Gamble Stores
W. L. Haynes Board
STEAD
Mrs. Starbuck
Rockers
Louis Slaymaker
Erie, Illinois
Crry Drug Store
John Deere
Coleman
Hardware & Shop
Albany, LL
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